Dress codes

[Arthur Wedge]

Long socks stop your legs getting scratched by gorse.
They do have a purpose though I don't particularly see that they need be compulsory.
I never wear shorts for golf though my legs are not a pretty sight.

Believe the idea for some course is to protect the legs from ticks etc

 

[Deleted member 29109]

Members and visitors of some of the most historic , illustrious and best golf courses in the UK

Royal St George’s , Royal Cinque Ports and Rye to name 3

Apart from when the pros are playing practice rounds before the open!

 

[Arthur Wedge]

Apart from when the pros are playing practice rounds before the open!

No idea - that will be down to the R&A who make the rules during The Open week

 

[Orikoru]

Believe the idea for some course is to protect the legs from ticks etc

Because ticks are famously repelled by white ankle socks of course.

 

[Arthur Wedge]

Because ticks are famously repelled by white ankle socks of course.

Eh ? Whats that got to with long socks

 

[Singlefiguregokfer]

Because ticks are famously repelled by white ankle socks of course.

I think he meant knee length socks…hence the reference to long socks

 

[pendodave]

Believe the idea for some course is to protect the legs from ticks etc

If you believe that, I've got a bridge to sell you...
It would be better if they just put up the signs saying no **** and ****s.
At least it would show some integrity.

 

[Orikoru]

I think he meant knee length socks…hence the reference to long socks

Yeah I know. My point was if they're to protect against ticks why have the caveat of short socks being allowed if they're white? I was just joshing anyway, it's not important.

 

[Arthur Wedge]

If you believe that, I've got a bridge to sell you...
It would be better if they just put up the signs saying no **** and ****s.
At least it would show some integrity.

I have no idea what’s under the “*” or what long socks have to do with integrity

 

[2blue]

Members and visitors of some of the most historic , illustrious and best golf courses in the UK

Royal St George’s , Royal Cinque Ports and Rye to name 3

Ganton is another on that list although they've recently relented & now allow "Tailored golf shorts above the knee may be worn, preferably with knee length golf socks, although shorter length socks are also acceptable."
Phew..... as I'm there this Tues & Wed in EG Competitions & will hopefully be dining in the Bar areas where Jacket & tie are not required.

 

[D-S]

Members and visitors of some of the most historic , illustrious and best golf courses in the UK

Royal St George’s , Royal Cinque Ports and Rye to name 3

Having played all 3 many times, to claim Rye as one of the best courses in the UK is a bit of a stretch. Although I will accept that it has a historic dress code.

 

[PJ87]

Having played all 3 many times, to claim Rye as one of the best courses in the UK is a bit of a stretch. Although I will accept that it has a historic dress code.

The only reason I ever wanted to play rye was because we used to go camber every summer for a day at the beach. Walking over the dunes seeing the golfers tee off over the fence before the big dune.

Then I saw just how ridiculous the process is to get a round there and the dress code and thought meh sod that

 

[IanM]

Yeah, you have to ring up and book I also emailed once and that also worked.

Seemed simple enough

 

[PJ87]

Yeah, you have to ring up and book

Seemed simple enough

I more mean

"When meeting before play, golfing attire may be worn in either bar. For gentlemen, a jacket and tie or roll neck is mandatory after 11.00 a.m. in either bar. In the Dining Room, gentlemen must wear jacket and tie."

"All play is in two ball format with foursomes preferred, especially in the morning. No three or fourball golf is played. "

Nothing worse than needing a jacket after a round of golf on a hot day just to have a drink after your round

 

[Imurg]

Nothing worse than needing a jacket after a round of golf on a hot day just to have a drink after your roround

Now...I know what you mean but I can think of many millions of things worse than having to wear a jacket and tie....like nailing your todger to a table for instance

 

[PJ87]

Now...I know what you mean but I can think of many millions of things worse than having to wear a jacket and tie....like nailing your todger to a table for instance

Does it need a tie once nailed?

 

[Hobbit]

Does it need a tie once nailed?

Probably need a tourniquet

 

[Backache]

Now...I know what you mean but I can think of many millions of things worse than having to wear a jacket and tie....like nailing your todger to a table for instance

Which club is that?

 

[Voyager EMH]

At my club, the nailing of todgers to the dining room tables is merely optional.

Not seen it done for many years.
Some odd "members" around, though.

 

[Backache]

In our club it's only permitted on Feb 29th if the sun is shining and it occurs on a Thursday.
It's part of the Constitution following the bit that conveys permission for a purple fleck in socks worn three inch below the knees of made from natural fibres.